For good health, you should eat nutritious foods, and you should be physically active each day.

You must be aware of the things that you choose to eat, and you must make time in your daily schedule for physical activity.

It’s important to choose a variety of fruits and vegetables. You should also eat a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains, like whole wheat bread and brown rice.

You should include fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products. For protein, you should eat lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.

You should not have foods with a lot of cholesterol, salt (sodium), or added sugar. You should not eat junk food like cheeseburgers, French-fried potatoes, candy, and soft drinks, even though they may taste very good!

In addition to proper nutrition, you must be physically active. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. If you are overweight, you’d better increase the amount of time that you spend doing physical activity.

You don’t have to do boring exercises — you can participate in a team sport or do individual activities you enjoy, like swimming, tennis, or hiking. Eating right and being physically active aren´t just a “diet” or a “program” — they are keys to a healthy lifestyle.

With healthful habits, you may reduce your risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and you may very well increase your chances for a longer life. You might even live to be more than 100 years old!